Divorce becomes exponentially more complicated when children are involved. Children have needs that must be given consideration. Remain mindful that when you are coming out of a divorce where children are involved, whether you are the primary custody holder or not, you are obligated to support your child.

The United States Treasury has issued a new rule which could permit the garnishment of your Social Security checks if you have unpaid child support. With this new rule, states are required to establish regular analyses of accounts to determine if assets are present where child support is owed.

The federal law caps the amount of Social Security that can be garnished at 65 percent. However, the remaining amount could be deposited into the beneficiary's account

In Florida, there is a formula in place that calculates the amount of child support that is due. However, this formula may overlook variables, such as job loss, that can affect a parent's ability to pay child support.

If you are in a situation where you feel that your child support payments are excessive, you may be able to petition for a modification. Such modifications may be necessary in situations where a former spouse may have remarried, or a child dropped out of college and has not planned to reenroll and many other instances.

Financial security is an important issue and it is necessary to be mindful of the money you owe and possible adjustments that may be made.

Residents in Florida who are dealing with child support issues may find working with an experienced attorney to be highly beneficial. An attorney can help parents come to a fair and equitable resolution that benefits everyone involved.

Source: Business Insider, "Your Social Security could get garnished if you skip out on child support," Jennie Phipps, Feb. 15, 2012